A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
Digital signals are, either specific or transitory, voltage levels represent states of logic. Which of the signal encoding methods below uses the conversion of dc voltage levels to ac to represent logic states?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the database that contains a record of process alarms and events as they occur?
SCADA systems have been integrated with various industrial processes. Which of the answers below is best defined as a widespread system of water collection and distribution?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the terms below is best described as a analog input memory location?
Which of the wire types below is best suited for networks in office or business environments?
There are several fields in an Ethernet message frame structure. Which of the answers represent the content of the FCS field in the Ethernet message frame?
There are many options to choose from for alarm states. Which of the following alarm states can be best described as when the operating conditions automatically suppress an alarm?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages matches specific DCSs to the specified alarm arrangement?
There are numerous styles of fiber optic cables. Which of the answers below best represents the number of criteria that is used to match the proper cable to the desired application?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to write the contents of two output holding registers # 40002 & 40003 to the slave device
The design and utilization of a SCADA system requires the approval of several layers of government. Which of the terms below would best be described as the framework for the integration of systems network layers?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as allowing the operators to interact with the GUI?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used with analog values that require a significant degree of accuracy?
There are many different software programs that are commonly used by a DCS. Which of the programs below would allow the control strategy to be programmed once the I/O for the controllers was configured?
In a motor control function block program, conditional block are used. Which of the answers below is best described as a condition that must be TRUE before a device can be activated?
Redundant capability is critical for any DCS. Which of the redundancies below would function properly if no faults occur, and will shutdown if one occurs?
Communication technology is generally specific to a type of area network. Which of the area networks below would IDSN and DSL be used primarily?
Which of the wire types below is best suited for field device transmissions?
Parameter settings program the behavior of the function block. Which of the parameters below can be described as one that transmits data to another block?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the largest in area covered?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "G"?
Which of the signalling methods below best represent the one used by Foundation fieldbus H1 for transmission?
A DDE protocol has 3 components to a "handle". Which of the components below would best be described as the name of a unique data source is contained inside of a DDE server application ?
There are several layer within the a typical DCS., each with it's own responsibilities. Which of the levels below is responsible for the connection to the control system performed?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to request the content of the slaves input register # 30009?